Harry & David

"I have learned the benefit of bespoke designs," says Radjeski. "Personal items foster conversation because, when asked, you can relate a story about them."

It's a philosophy that's paying off. Radjeski brings 25 years of design expe- rience to the new shop Pistil Events, which he opened with two business partners in The Shoppes of College Park this past August. The Edgewater Drive boutique specializes in any-occasion floral arrangements and tablescapes.

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1-800-Flowers.com Inc. is adding more fruit to its floral gifting empire.
The Carle Place, N.Y.-based firm said Tuesday it has agreed to purchase gourmet fruit gift provider Harry & David Holdings Inc. for $142.5 million.
The all-cash deal for Harry...